Mumbai - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of vehicle(s) including electric ones do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, infrastructure, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car or vehicles do you advise not to bring?
I don’t think you can import cars to India so those who buy a car have to buy locally, usually from another diplomat. Diplomatic registration is a headache. Most who have a car hire a driver although some brave souls drive themselves (would not recommend). For those doing a 3-year tour it is worth it. For a 2-year tour you can get away with the ride share apps. A few of us have arrangements with drivers to drive us to/from work in their own vehicles. - Apr 2024
Carjacking/burglary is not common. I would get a small car that you don't mind getting roughed up a bit. Two wheelers are the most convenient, if you feel safe driving one. - Jul 2023
Only right-hand drive vehicles are allowed. Most expats purchase vehicles here, as importation is time consuming and expensive. Any car will work. - May 2023
